Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID282901
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyPolk
LocalityGator Creek, vicinity of SR-471 bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWithlacoochee
HUC8 Number03100208
HUC10 NameDobes Hole Lake-Withlacoochee River
HUC10 Number0310020802
HUC12 NameGator Creek
HUC12 Number031002080203
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month4
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsFour to five egg masses observed, and numerous empty shells.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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